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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1958
Page
2
Editorial lauds DePere Wisconsin for the 1958 Alice in Dairyland finals noting exceptional cooperation and color. Four winners begin two months of tours for the State Department of Agriculture ahead of Dairy Day at the State Fair on August 20.
The article honors William F. Beckman a Fourth Ward alderman who served 24 years on the City Council and chaired the Board of Public Works. It notes his health challenges yet ongoing contribution and predicts a difficult succession for his successor in guiding municipal infrastructure.
Pinkerton Detective Agency will sell tickets at the 104th Green County Fair July 30 to Aug , at gates and amphitheatre. Funds go to the treasurer. Rol land W. Karlen, secretary, handles local hiring. The agency has served Brown County Fair at De Pere for 10 years. Premium fair books expected this week.
A 1948 Philadelphia convention platform pledges internationalism a strong military and civil rights for all. Notable notes include Edward Martin withdrawal aiding Dewey and Elizabeth Machamer's 100th birthday in Orangeville. The Congregational Christians form United Church of Christ with Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Circuit Judge George Grimm winds up the June 23 1908 term of court in one day then returns to Janesville. Company H schedules three drills this week before departure for Camp Douglas for maneuvers. A medicine show troupe of 14 performs starting July 6 for five weeks. Albert Schlatter of New Glarus wins the Swiss Rifle Club shoot at the range. Mr and Mrs M T Gapen travel to Augusta Wisconsin for their son Clark's wedding to Bernice Culbertson. Seven barns burn and lightning strikes damage many homes in Blanchardville area. Monroe Fire Department sends a team to the state tournament at Lake Mills.
Blanchardville special obituary for Henry J. Gruenenfelder Sr. 75 died after lingering illness. Born November 28 1882 in Canton St Gallen Switzerland he migrated to America 1905. Survived by wife and large family with services Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The junior girls and boys choirs will perform several musical numbers at the Zwingli United Church of Christ worship service. A special offering will be received for a gown fund for the boys choir.
The population total for the United States and overseas Armed Forces stands at 172,830,000. This figure reflects residents in the 50 states and active military communities abroad.
Creamelle Canary Mercedes owned by Arthur H. Stauffacher produced 17 874 pounds of milk and 667 pounds butterfat as a seven year old on HIR test 350 days twice daily milking. The Rieth farm sold to Glen Light who will move March 1959. Toby Carnation Senator owned by Will F and Byron Hartwig completed an HIR test with 13 954 pounds milk and 503 pounds butterfat as four year old 298 days twice daily. Hartwig Homestead Ladoga produced 13 179 pounds milk and 467 pounds butterfat in 302 days. John Ingold Estate Monroe sold Brown Swiss bull Spring Valley Renown to Dr Nathan E Bear and Kenneth R Marsh for Spring Grove Township herd Heilo Inka Norton owned by Carl W Wyss had 14 833 pounds milk and 520 pounds butterfat as four year old 329 days twice daily.
Four champions named at the Daily Day cattle show in Brodhead with top awards in Holstein and Brown Swiss divisions. Winners include Sam Kaderly and James Oliver for Holsteins, Dean Nelson and Wilson Bloom for Brown Swiss, plus multiple class and junior awards across breeds judged by UW dairy expert Don Ausman. Robert Keen chaired the event with Southern Wisconsin Breeders Co op presenting show halters to top female winners.
Robert F. Smiley of Albany elected president of the Green County Swine Improvement Association. William Zuhlke of Monroe named vice president and George Gramling secretary treasurer. Directors include Smiley and Zuhlke for three years, Haldiman and Beach for two, Ausmus for one. Gary Brewer and Armin Daubert named 4-H and FFA directors for one year. Next board meeting set for 8 p.m. Thursday at the Zuhlke farm.
Three mountaineers were killed when a lightning bolt struck as they carried an iron cross up 7 500 foot Mt Arera to plant it on the summit in an act of devotion near Bergamo Italy.
The conflict started in 1618 when Catholics and Protestants clashed in Germany, sparking a protracted European war with religious and political dimensions.
Rugene Steensrud daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerhard Steensrud tap danced at the first annual Kiwanis Club picnic for District II in Janesville yesterday. Her father serves as lieutenant governor of the district. Over 150 people attended including the Steensrud and Dodge families and the Corson and Day households from Monroe.
Boyd Burton Dreibelbis 77 of Garryowen Montana died June 14 while en route to a Hardin hospital. Services were held the next Monday with burial in Fairview cemetery Hardin. Born July 17 1880 in Clarno he married Mabel Zettle December 24 1914 in Freeport. He lived in Wisconsin and Orangeville before moving to Montana three years ago. Survived by wife stepson Kenneth Zettle three grandchildren and brother Leslie Cincinnati Ohio. Preceded by three sisters Hannah Amy Grace and a brother John.
John T. Stinson, 92, a horticulturist who helped popularize the slogan An apple a day keeps the doctor away, died Saturday of infirmities. He was former director of agricultural development for the Missouri Pacific railroad and headed Apple Day promotions during his tenure at the St. Louis World's Fair.
Harriet M Sanborn, 60, famed trapshooting champion crowned in 1921 and holder of numerous zone state and national titles, died Saturday.
War renton North Carolina former congressman John H. Kerr Sr a 30 year veteran of the House died Saturday from pneumonia aged 85 in his hometown Kerr served as a public official prominent in state and national affairs for decades and his passing marks the end of an era for his community.
Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley retired at 74 and commanded Allied attack on the Solomon Islands during World War II. He died Saturday after suffering a heart condition.
Herbert Brenon, 78 year old director of early films, died Saturday from heart ailment. A native of Ireland, he made significant contributions to cinema in its formative years.
Washington lawmakers react to President Eisenhower moving supervision of the St. Lawrence Seaway from the Army Engineers to the Commerce Department. Senator Alexander Wiley condemns the move as ill advised and urges reconsideration while hearings on tolls prepare for August.
Ecuador hosts Chimborazo at about 20 700 feet and Cotopaxi at about 19 550 feet, claimed as the two tallest volcanoes globally. The figures reflect their summit elevations above sea level, highlighting Andean geography and volcanic activity.
Rodger Mahlkuch led the club pledge and Ruth Mahlkuch led the flag pledge at the Dutch Hollow Club meeting. Miss Mahlkuch performed special numbers and JoAnn and Jackie Meyers with Alan Martini presented a play. La Von Elmer spoke on safety for a county contest entry. A club tour will precede a meeting at Lester Witt’s home on July 10.
JoAnn Montgomery led group singing and flag pledges with Fredrich Ross and Loren Young at the Browntown Club gathering in the school. Frieda Swiggum presented a leader's meeting report while Terry Kubly and Gloria Johnson gave project talks. Donald Nelson read aloud and Joan Swiggum demonstrated. JoAnn Montgomery and Janet Swiggum sang as events were judged. Sam and Swiggum families served.
The Fair Fielders Club held a family night during its June gathering. Lois Bauman led the club pledge and Dennis Stuckey led the flag pledge.
Roll call welcomed members with hobby note at the Silverview Club gathering at Fairview school. Tommy Kubly led the pledge while Patty Manchiem oversaw recreation and Mrs. Jim Mitchelle and Mrs. Henry Spring served refreshments.
Secretary of Defense McElroy says he can disagree with Adm. Burke’s Senate testimony on defense reorganization without rebuking the officer. He stressed he can be disappointed without intending punishment and praised Burke as a fine officer with no move to change his assignment.
Noted American author Zane Grey was born in Zanesville Ohio, birthplace of the famed Western writer known for rugged frontier tales and prolific novels. The lineages ties Grey to Ohio heritage and the Midwest literary tradition.
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